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MALWARE CLASSES

โ€ข VIRUS = Code that propagates (replicates) across systems with user intervention.

โ€ข WORM = Code that self-propagates/replicates across systems without requiring user intervention.

โ€ข BOT = Automated process that interacts with other network services.

โ€ข TROJAN = Malware that is often disguised as legitimate software
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โ€ข RANSOMWARE = Malware that holds the victim's data hostage by cryptography or other means

โ€ข ROOTKIT = Masks its existence or the existence of other software

โ€ข BACKDOOR = Enables a remote attacker to have access to or send commands to a compromised computer

โ€ข RAT = Remote Access Trojan, similar to a backdoor

โ€ข INFO STEALER = Steals victims information, passwords, or other personal data

โ€ข HACKTOOL = Admin tools or programs that may be used by hackers to attack computer systems and networks. These programs are not generally malicious

โ€ข HOAX = Program may deliver a false warning about a computer virus or install a fake AV

โ€ข DROPPER/DOWNLOADER = Designed to "install" or download some sort of malware

โ€ข ADWARE = Automatically renders advertisements in order to generate revenue for its author.

โ€ข PUP/PUA = Potentially Unwanted Program, sometimes added to a system without the user's knowledge or approval
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